HKFoods PLC Unveils New Sustainability Roadmap for 2026-2028

HKFoods PLC has announced an ambitious sustainability roadmap that will steer its operations from 2026 to 2028. This comprehensive plan emphasizes key areas integral to both the company’s growth and stakeholder interests. The updated strategy builds on existing initiatives and now includes specific targets ratified by the board of directors.

Core Areas of Focus

The new programme encompasses several critical dimensions: environmental responsibility, community engagement, animal welfare, and robust governance. While the company remains dedicated to climate action and workplace safety, it has shifted focus slightly to prioritize biodiversity, supplier relationships, health-promoting food options, and ethically rooted practices.

Environmental Goals

Environmental sustainability continues to be at the forefront of HKFoods’ agenda. The company has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain, maintaining its long-term objective of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To combat biodiversity loss, HKFoods will implement environmental impact assessments in primary production activities, particularly in poultry, pig, and cattle farming. Additional initiatives include monitoring water pollution from partner farms, minimizing waste, and enhancing packaging recyclability.

Enhancing Animal Welfare

HKFoods is also set to broaden its animal welfare measures. In poultry production, a foot pad scoring system will gauge improvements in broiler welfare while efforts to limit antibiotic application will be intensified. National welfare initiatives will further bolster progress in pig and cattle farming, with targeted actions addressing the treatment of animals during transportation and processing.

Community and Employee Wellbeing

The plan places significant emphasis on community engagement and employee welfare. HKFoods aims to enhance occupational safety and promote overall employee wellbeing. Additionally, the company is focused on developing a competitive and socially responsible producer community. On the consumer front, HKFoods plans to expand its product offerings to support health, introducing options designed to be heart-healthy while maintaining high standards of food safety.

Commitment to Good Governance

Good governance and an ethical corporate culture are foundational to all initiatives outlined in the sustainability roadmap. HKFoods is dedicated to reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices through its Code of Conduct and expects suppliers to uphold similar standards throughout the supply chain.

About HKFoods PLC

Based in Finland, HKFoods is a leading food company in northern Europe, specializing in poultry, pork, beef, and processed foods marketed under well-known brands. The company exports to approximately 50 countries and employs nearly 3,600 individuals. In its latest fiscal year, HKFoods reported net sales nearing €1 billion, with promising indicators of profitability. The company has recently restructured its operations by divesting certain businesses in the Baltic region, Sweden, and Denmark, and is set to introduce changes to its board structure by the end of 2025.